The 8 Self-Guided Tours in Marlborough We Keep Recommending

1.Queen Charlotte Track: Cruise & Self-Guided Hike from Picton

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 383 reviews · 8h 30m · from $66Our pick

Review of the Queen Charlotte Track cruise and hike from Picton, with route choices, costs, fitness advice, timing, wildlife, and practical tips.

“We missed out on the 5 day Queen Charlotte walk as it was full but the one day walk from Furneaux lodge to Punga Cove was 14 kms and a great compromise as we now have more time to explore the South Island. Communication was excellent and the staff were very attentive.”

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2.Self-Guided Wine Tours by Bike with Lorelle & Greg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · from $43Top rated

Explore Marlborough’s wineries by bike with Lorelle and Greg, including shuttle pickup, maps, wine panniers, and flexible cellar door visits.

“Just the most amazing way to see the local wine cellar doors. Lorelle and Greg are fantastic hosts and they really know how to put you at ease even if you haven’t ridden a bike for a while. Don’t think about it, just do it. We were picked up froRead more”

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3.Marlborough: Full-Day Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 221 reviews · 1 day · from $41

Cycle Marlborough’s flat vineyard roads, visit nearby cellar doors, and enjoy a flexible self-guided wine day with hotel transfers from Blenheim or Renwick.

“Great day, total freedom as to where you visit and all the wineries are within a very close distance to each other”

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4.Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour (full day) in the Marlborough Region.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · from $43

Cycle Marlborough’s flat vineyard roads on a self-guided wine tour with hotel pickup, bike hire, maps, bottle service, and e-bike options.

“A very good way to do the tastings. pre-Bookings at vineyards just needed for lunch or at Cloudy Bay and Fromm.”

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5.Self-Guided Queen Charlotte Track Walk from Picton

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · from $59

Walk the Queen Charlotte Track from Picton with boat transfers, sound views, wildlife, three route choices, and practical timing advice.

“Beautiful track with small elevation gain so the 17km are easy to do; lodge at the end where you can buy food or drinks; boat ride to the starting point was fantastic and full of amazing views .”

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6.Marlborough: Half Guided and Half Self-Guided Bike Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 42 reviews · 7 hours · from $110

Bike Marlborough’s vineyards with a guide in the morning, then explore wineries independently with tastings, scenery, and local tips.

“Loved every moment, from the smooth pic up and our guide Roo who was fantastic, we really enjoyed his company and he was very knowledgeable. Did 3 guided stops, gorgeous wine and met great ladies at each winery who educated us on the vineyard story and wine and made us feel very relaxed. Laid back atmosphere in each vineyeard. Then we had about 3 hours self guided tour and Roo gave us some great tips and a map so we felt very comfortable doing the second half of the day on our own. Couldn't fault it, would recommend as a must do when visiting south island and would tell everyone…”

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7.Morning Guided with Afternoon Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $117

Review of Blenheim’s guided and self-guided bike wine tour, with three tastings, flat cycling, pickup, pricing, weather advice, and practical tips.

“Great fun despite the constant rain. Wonderful host and guide, really friendly vineyard staff, delicious tasting sessions.”

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8.Discover Picton: Self-Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 8 reviews · from $15Best value

Explore Picton by foot with a GPS audio tour covering Māori heritage, maritime history, whaling, and the scenic foreshore.

“You need to download an app to hear the tour and have earbuds. Complete pain to use. Now, I can't get a refund.”

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